Yesterday I promised you a rational considered view of Enfield, plucky (Spoiler) runner-up to Crook in that magical year of 1964.
Since I gave you the pub highlights from Crook, I’ve had a go at winning a “Trip to Tokyo ’64” but sadly I couldn’t find the 3d. to accompany the entry.
The footage from the match doesn’t look a lot different from the FA Cup Final, its professional equivalent. Dodgy keeping, hoofs down the field, looped crosses, toothless fans with rattles. Mind, that could be Burnley in 2020.
I thought about popping down the A10 to Enfield Chase for you this afternoon; it’s only an hour.
But there was a 37% chance of rain, and believe me you don’t want to be wet in Enfield.
So I’ve raided Google Maps and BRAPA. You remember BRAPA, don’t you ?
As in Crook, their regular GBG entry is a Spoons. Perhaps they should merge.
Si wrote “I sat at a table, where a ‘Mail on Sunday’ had spewed out several glossy trash mags, stuck to the table in classic ‘Spoons style. I supped my ale and read how Nicky Lyndhurst doesn’t like fame, and then how Piers Morgan wants Mel B and Ginger Spice to have had a one night stand, and felt a bit ill.”
Enfield isn’t as dull as Maidenhead, but the best looking building IS the Krispy Kreme drive-thru.
The must-see pub is a couple of miles south. Winchmore Hill but Enfield CAMRA.
Despite Duncan accidentally destroying the GBG Ticking Joint Liaison Office, we all managed to visit the Little Green Dragon last year.
“Cosy and welcoming” said I.
“strikes the right balance between intimacy and personal space” said Duncan.
“ easily pub of the day, almost forgot how desperate I was for a wee” said Simon.
Good grief. Consensus.
Less consensus on the Arnos Arms, which isn’t really Enfield but does have a nice Bass lantern.
But there MUST be more to Enfield than a Spoons and a donut drive-thru. Surely ?
retiredmartin 
Did you wear a jacket and tie to matches ever?
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Definitely not. Can’t speak for Mrs RM.
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That must have been one of my more serious ‘reviews’ but remember it well as it left a good impression. Best building in Enfield? I offer you the superb Art Deco stand at Enfield FC in Donkey Lane.
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Good call. Went to Enfield’s Southbury Road a few times before sold and remember the Donkey Lane ground near David Lloyd. Bet US Dave can’t keep up with Enfield/Enfield Town/Enfield 1893 ;-0
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Can barely keep up myself with such changes. Assume you don’t have many readers in Burnley?!
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If I do my “Let’s celebrate…..Burnley” piece failed to flush them out.
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I think my and Simon’s reports on the Dragon were a little stilted too; surprisingly positive about a micro but the guy is fantastic.
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Not sure why, but it makes me a little sad to see that Krispy Kreme has invaded the British Isles. I mean, unless they’ve adapted to local tastes and are offering Scotch eggs.
Loved the comparison of reviews from you, Duncan, and Simon! Here’s hoping it can be a recurring feature whenever possible, especially if the final review from Simon includes some mention of needing to have a wee. 😉
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If Simon DIDN’T mention needing a wee I’d make up something. Duncan goes for a wee BEFORE he leaves Paisley.
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The beginning of the end was Trick Or Treat in the 1980s, Mark.
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You’re right. And when Marathon became Snickers.
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Etu,
It’s depressing enough having all the pubs shut without you keep mentioning the 1980s !
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I originally thought the somewhat disjointed lettering system for the Tokyo Olympics comp was to aid the primitive computer OCR of 1964 to process the entries. Then I read all the letters and realised you couldn’t make a rude word out of them. They KNEW, even back them.
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Everything changed in 1963, Matthew.
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Matthew,
You could make a very rude word out of those letters if you include Martin’s “U. Better drugs”
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The competition reminds me of the one described in this masterpiece – always take the cash.
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Cash prize of around £15k in 64 money. Would buy several pints in Tokyo BrewDog.
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Enfield’s best pub is The Wonder, which lives up to its name: an unspoilt two-room McMullens local with a proper public bar; rather like the Great Eastern in Hertford or the White Hart in South Mimms.
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Yes, it is good. Years since I went. Reminded me bit of the Sebright over in Barnet. Some good McMullen pubs in North London.
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